It might be interesting to set up some scenario training and find out how you deal with these things when they're randomly presented to you...

>1. How do you deal with People who are violent while drunk or otherwise intoxicated?

I request that they calm down or find a safe way home, because they are being disruptive. If they are belligerent towards me, I warn them that I will call the cops, followed by calling the cops when they don't cease. If they get physical, I will put distance between myself and the other person by any means (yes, means running away) while calling the cops. I will seek to restrain or push if only to buy time, and fight only if no other option is available (backed in a corner, etc).

The good thing is that drunks, though hard to fight, are easier to avoid their attacks.

The most important thing is, however, that I am the centre of attention, not any other person that happens to be around. That is to avoid anyone else being hurt by this person. If they ignore me I'll get more insistent and take further action.


>2. How do you deal with people who are violent and they are not drunk or intoxicated?

That's trickier, but the proceedure's the same as #1. I'd try to use more reasoning (it's assumed they can reason better sober, maybe not). When words fail... see #1.


>3. How do you deal with bullies picking on the kids whether or not they are not your own kids who are the bullies or victims?

My kids or someone else's kids? That's irrelevant, and not because I'm single and childless. Until proven otherwise, every kid has equal measure.

You have to neutralize a bully quickly, before they get worked up. When it comes to kids I feel safe enough to get between the two parties involved, to separate them. Then tell them both to leave, making sure they go in opposite directions. If anyone is hurt, I will help tend wounds. If there is a clear cut case of who's the bully and who's the victim, I just tell the bully to leave. If they are beating up someone I will physically intervene, no exception, damn the legal repercussions.

I do NOT tolerate bullies.


4. How do you deal with people who are threating to harm/kill themselves and/or other people?

Simple. Call cops. Distract the suicidal/homicidal person until help arrives. Don't get in an argument with the person, or tell them what they're doing is wrong until you calm them down, or you'll set them off. Let them do the talking. Ask them their life story if you have to. There's always a reason why they're acting the way they are. Ask them. The longer the story the better, for it buys time.

Then follow #1 if things get more hinky.


5. How do you deal with cases such as missing or stolen property such as bikes dogs ect.?

I recently did. First, gather as much info as you can. Serial numbers, descriptions, etc. Then file a report with the police. In the case of stolen items, they check the local pawn shops, so those serials really help.

You can always check the pawn shops yourself, but cops have more pull than your average Joe Civilian.

You can, of course, try to post flyers in your neighborhood.


6. How do you deal with vicous animals such as dogs that got loose?

Creatures can't be reasoned with. You gotta get physical as soon as they do. If I have the time, wrap my jacket around my arm and use that as the lead (rather they bite an arm than my jewels or face, and the jacket makes an improvised biteguard... later as an RLSH I'm getting bracers). To stop the attacking animal, hit them in the nose or genitals, repeat until they stop.


7. How do you deal with kids who are lost?

Amended with Polarman's advice. Look for parents. No parents or guardians around? Get the police to help.

As much as one wants to help, people get scared when there's an adult male taking a child somewhere. It's gotta be handled tactfully, or you'll have some dangerous accusations leveled at you.


8. How do you deal with kids who might be afraid of you with your suit and mask on?

First, I kneel down to their level. Then I say I'm sorry for being scary, I didn't mean to.

Kids are surprisingly reasonable if you just level with them.


9. How do you deal with people who expect too much from you such as Somebody telling you to use your superpowers to catch that guy who just mowed down a bunch of kids in the playground with his skidoo?

Yeah... I'm going to undermine police efforts.... no thanks! Look, RLSH's are to me the equivalent of the neighborhood watch. We're eyes and ears, civilians trying to do preventative measures. Nothing more. Getting more proactive is actually illegal!

One can also argue that we should become cops or soldiers if we want to do more. Ok, fine. But I already have a career and goals in mind that aren't compatible with being a full time police officer or soldier. But being an RLSH, which is volunteer time, is more compatible with my life. That's pretty much it.

So being an RLSH helps me be benevolent while at the same time allowing a more flexible schedule.

Oh, if it's happening right there and then? I'm a prairie boy. I have a good idea on how to stop a snowmobile. Better put my life on the line than do nothing while others are in danger.


10. How do you deal with people making racist remarks whether directed at you or someone within the same area? for Ex being told "Why dont you go back to where you came from? Name calling such as "Nigger" or "white trash"

Hecklers should be ignored. No remark, no matter how witty or poignant, will stop them in their tracks. Ignore them. Ask the person who the remark is directed at to ignore them and move on. If the heckler gets more insistent or belligerent, use #1.

In the case of the dog

I allow the dogs around town to get to know me Then its easier to bring them back to the owner if they get loose As for the loose dogs I let them follow me around town They dont mean any harm and for the most part are just wanting some attention It also make it easier to get to them if they need to be picked up by the dog catcher If they get vicious I get prepared for the fight Id rather have my face and jewels chewed off than a kid get eaten and I did see the results of a kid who was eaten by a pack of dogs but thats another story for later

As for the kid that is scared of me which is extremely rare for me up here Most kids who are afraid of me are from down south Most kids born and have lived all their lives within the Nunavut region as well as the NWT have heard of me from either a friend seen me on tv or in the local newspapers and so Santa Clause is way more scary to kids than I am because they see me in my outfit and mask almost every single day

and DRock The giving candy to the child is NEVER EVER a good idea If you had kids would you let them take candy from a stranger especially if he were wearing a mask? We teach the kids Dont take candies from strangers for a reason

Suppose the parents see you before you or the kid see them while youre hugging and giving candies to them The first thing that would cross my mind if I had kids and I saw someone I did not know giving them hugs and candies is THAT GUY IS A PEDOPHILE AND HE IS AFTER MY KIDS Im not personally calling you a pedophile Im just saying that any worried parent may turn on you if they see you giving candies and hugs to them

Good point, Polarman. Amended.

People freak out way too easily when an adult male is helping out an unsupervised child. It's unfortunate, but understandable.

Only reason kids are not usually scared of the easter bunny is because they know its me wearing the bathrobe and baby bonnet with the bunny ears over my outfit and my tail makes funny noises when I sit down on it

*LOL*

But you did make good points. It's not easy being a nice guy anymore. :-(

Another thing I forgot to mention yesterday was the chances that the child could have allergies or be diebetic If so The candies could easily kill him

Just thought of that. Has allergies in children actually increased? Never used to be a concern.

I still tell jokes to the kids My facebook page is becoming flooded with saftey tips for kids about meeting people online and such

It has in Nunavut I must be the only Easter Bunny that doesnt give out the chocolate eggs because of the concern over allergies and diebetes Also No Nuts are allowed in the schools or daycare centers There is talk of getting rid of chocolate bars and poop in the school canteen and at public events because of the rate of diebetes